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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.44, 360.66 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.44, 360.66 and 132.28 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.44 : 360.66 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.44/360.66 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.44x = 360.66 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.44x = 47,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708.10/240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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